Calvary Christian Center Yuba City Podcast

The greatest weapon God has granted His people in life is not IQ, talent or personality.  It’s prayer!  Prayer knows no boundaries, whether from the belly of a great fish or a prison dungeon, no obstacle can prevent our direct connection to God.  As begin our Week of Prayer, let’s be encouraged to start by joining us today as week seek the Lord for personal, churchwide and national renewal. 

What little you have to offer - although it falls so very short of what is needed - is more than enough in God’s miraculous hands.  This past week around the world, Jewish people celebrated Hanukkah and remembered a similar miracle.  In the days of the Maccabees, when they were attacked, oppressed and fighting back (like they are today)… God made one day’s worth of oil miraculously last for 8… and turned a crisis into a comeback!! Join us as Pastor Michael unpacks how God still does that for His people today!!

Merry Christmas. Jesus left Heaven to rescue us from the bondage of sin. He took specific steps to locate us and steps to restore us. Now we are called to follow in His steps and continue His mission. From the story of Jesus’ birth, we will trace the steps of some who intersected our Messiah.

Pastor Bill has recently returned from his emergency trip to Gaza to help his ministry team that is embattled in the war zone, and shares updates.  Also, teaches a fascinating twist to the story of Lot's wife - she was almost there!  But almost there... isn't enough.

There are many unhappy people out there today… and one of the biggest reasons- they have lost the ability to be grateful.  Even in the storms and tough days, we have much to be grateful for.  And it’s learning to give thanks in those seasons that strengthens our deepest joys - because our happiness is anchored in all that we have in Christ, not in this world!  Join us as Pastor Ciociola teaches the life-hack many need to learn: Thanksgiving!!

Jesus said Satan comes to kill, steal and destroy. We are living in a culture filled with chaos. But Jesus came to give us life and that more abundantly. When we became the redeemed of the Lord He gave us His authority. Our blood bought right will bring a spiritual awakening in our nation. 

In a world filled with conspiracies, how can we distinguish fact from fiction? What if all conspiracies were connected to one man? One conspiracy which rules them all? Join us for an encounter with Truth!

The headlines are blaring end time truths. The Middle East is teetering on the brink of consequential confrontation. It’s later on God’s timetable than it’s ever been. Where is this event leading? Be aware that time is short - we need to be spiritually awake and sharing the hope of the Gospel with the frightened and stressed. Today we will address timely issues in an anointed worship service. 

No surprise. Jesus predicted this day and its chaos, setting the stage for His return. We wonder what is God’s purpose for America in this hour. Why did God raise up America?  Today we will see exactly why God has blessed this great land.

 Fear can be stirred up by so very many things today... and Fear is a natural response sometimes. But far too often it is completely misplaced.. If we are going to fear ANYTHING in this life... let's fear GOD!! Today, Pastor Michael is going to explore in the Word the one fear that we should strive for daily: Fear of the Lord. 

It is Jesus’ will for His people to witness the supernatural in operation. But often for that to happen there must be the agreement of at least two. Today we will unpack this truth and witness faith arising.

We've all been through trials - some VERY tough trials at times.  Life has a tendency to knock us down now again... but as Proverbs reminds us: the righteous can fall 7 times... yet we rise again.  Join us Sunday morning at 10am as Pastor Michael unpacks the secret of rising again, victorious in Christ.  Without a doubt, it has been rough sometimes... but did you DIE?  NO!  We rose again - and because of Christ, we will do it again.

Intercessory Prayer.  It is the "Standing in the Gap" prayer - between sinners and judgment.  Throughout the Word, the fathers of faith stood and interceded before God for the sake of those who deserved judgment - even Jesus interceded from the cross, and in fact now intercedes for us before the Father.  Join us as Pastor Michael unpacks the power of intercessory prayer.

Who's the true king of the valley? The history of the tragic tale of Sodom and the valley kings provides for us warning and a pattern.

Hannah in the Old Testament understood the power of Prophetic Prayer!  Join us as Pastor Michael dives into her story, her faith, her prayer - and the prophetic outcome.

The gospel is - and always should be - PERSONAL.  In every way and to the deepest levels... because it was VERY personal to the Father to send His Son and it was very personal for Jesus to give His life for us, His bride!  Just us for Pastor Michael's moving message, "It's not business, it's personal".

The prophet Ezekiel saw our day and its spiritual stagnation. But God showed Ezekiel His plan to bring new life and hope. Today, we will see how nothing will stop the rising flow of the river of God to change everything.

When King Solomon dedicated the Temple to the Lord, he led the nation in a powerful prayer.  Knowing that the nation would at times fail God in the future, he presented prayers of Penitence: asking the Lord in advance to hear our cries of repentance when we turn once again back to Him. Join us for this powerful message with Pastor Michael!

Are you ready?  Jesus warned us to watch for the signs and seasons of the End Times and to be ready at any time to meet Him in the air.  Join us as Pastor Ciociola walks through many signs that point to the Rapture of the Church - and the return of Jesus the King!

Our culture is hearing a lot about pride lately... but as King Nebuchadnezzar learned in a very painful lesson - King Solomon's warning about pride going before destruction is a dangerous warning to ignore!!  Today we will be reminded by Pastor Michael that while many revel in the false promises of pride, Christ's followers are invited to embrace the true power of Humility!